Christmas is an extremely emotional time of year for many. It is a time that should be enjoyed with loved ones, sharing memories while making new ones. For anyone who has lost someone special, this short film from Dubliner Dermot Malone will strike a chord. Irish filmmaker, Dermot, has written and produced many short pieces of film in recent months. He's back with 'Runner Up', a short film that is guaranteed to make an impact and have you contacting your nearest and dearest. Dermot told Her.ie the inspiration for the short: "When writing, I liked the idea of a film about passing on something special this time of year and for me that's what it is about: Giving people a lift when they need it". Ruairi O’Connor, who stars in John Butlers film ‘Handsome Devil', plays a part in the short. Dermot also called on some favours from his family and inspiration behind the piece. "This is a film that is based on a childhood memory when my Grandad gave me a trophy after having lost a game", he added. "Thankfully, however, the rest of the piece is fictional and my Grandad is still alive. In fact, my grandad plays the grandad in the film". Watch 'Runner Up' in full below, and have your phone on nearby, you're going to need it. Runner-Up from Banjoman Films on Vimeo. Check out Dermot's powerful 45-second advert for Focus Ireland that highlights just how Ireland's homeless are viewed in society.